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Started on 2nd October, 2007 |
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In 1977, Nigeria played host to the
second largest World Black Festival of Arts and Culture,
known as FESTAC 77. This festival showcased Africa's
and black's rich cultural heritage.
Browse through the Black Arts
collections as was presented during the festival. |
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Makonde Mask |
Body mask (Njorowe).
Among the Makonde in Southern Tanzania, masquerading is linked with the
initiation of adolescent boys and girls, to prepare them for
their future role of husbands and wives.
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Ekpo Masquerade |
The
Ekpo(Soul) masquerade is widespread among eastern
Nigerian groups of the Ibibio. It is used to present ethical
examples essential to effective social functioning and
interaction. One group of masks
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Ife Head |
Ife
Head. The parallel lines over the face are typical
of Ife heads. In Yoruba legend the city of Ife was the place
where the gods came down to populate the earth. The children
of the first god, Odudua, are said to have
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